Severus Snape, Lily Evans, and James Potter

By Justine Glaser

Chapter 1

"Severus!" Lily screamed wrapping him in a bear hug. They were entering their 7th year. Lily Potter and Severus Snape were infact the best of friends.

"Hello Lily." Severus replied. "Looking happy as ever."

"Of course I am. I am going back to school!" Lily exclaimed. Lily loved to learn. A muggle student at Hogwarts meant bigger challenges even though she was quite gifted in intelligence.

"Great another year of school. Thank goodness this is my last year." Snape responded sarcasticly. He was sarcastic because James Potter made his life miserable. He could not stand him. From the magic pranks to just regular taunting. Snape couldn't take it anymore.

"Don't worry Sev. I know James hasn't been the kindest of sorts. Although I think later in life, you will have the last laugh." Lily replied smiling at Severus. Snape felt a warm feeling inside him. Lily always knew how to cheer him up. He felt lucky to have Lily as a best friend. She was pretty, smart, and kind.

They sat down at their separate tables. "Mind if I sit here?" James asked acknowledging Lily.

"Sorry I don't let domineering people sit by me. Have a pleasant evening." Lily retorted after the years of torture her best friend went through. James sat down next to her anyways. "Excuse you? That was a little rude."

"And you weren't. Perhaps we got of on the wrong foot." James said.

"I can't believe you. You torment Severus. You are so ruthless and cruel. Then you have the bravery to ask his best friend for a seat. That's bravery. You are in Gryffindor for the wrong reasons!" Lily exclaimed passionately. James gulped. Never has he heard Lily say such a thing. Heck, he didn't even know Lily had those emotions in her. He would always see her as the quiet, studious girl in class who raised her hand occasionally. He didn't really notice her until now. She was a pretty girl with thick red hair and bright green eyes. What male student would refuse her?

"Look I am sorry." James said. Lily stuck up her nose gathered her bags and went off to her room. James went followed her. "Lily!"

"What?" Lily replied firmly.

"I will apologize to Severus. You were right. I was awful to him. I feel incredibly guilty." James said.

"Good. Maybe you do have some character after all." Lily winked and walked away.